Fansided

The Grizzlies are doomed and other observations after just one game

By Keith Parish

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - OCTOBER 17: Tyreke Evans #12 of the Indiana Pacers dribbles the ball during the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on October 17, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /
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Here at Fastbreak Breakfast we frequently have to tell people “No, we aren’t a Grizzlies podcast.” We cover the entire league, it just so happens that two of us (Keith, Jon) are longtime Grit ‘n’ Grind enthusiasts, while the third (Chuck) has developed an affinity for them. And while we give Memphis more attention than most podcasts, we usually think that’s just because they are one of the many obscenely under-covered small market teams. In our opinion, we actually do a good job of not focusing on them that frequently.

That is until they lay a giant egg on opening night and send us into a panic. After one terrible game they now have an expected .4 wins, based on their efficiency differential. We weren’t expecting anything grand for the Grizzlies this season, but we did have SOME optimism that they would be a tough team to play. And that they wouldn’t be a complete embarrassment to the game of basketball.

dark. Next. Eerily accurate Eastern Conference predictions

So on a new episode we collectively lose our minds about Memphis’ offense, defense, rotations and strategy for awhile before regaining composure to look at the rest of the NBA, including:

  • Did the Nuggets have to give Mike Malone an extension?
  • Are the 76ers in trouble with their second unit, or are the Celtics just going to be that dominant on defense all season?
  • Does the Pelicans blow-out win over the Rockets mean that Houston really is going to miss Trevor Ariza and Luc Mbah a Moute this season?
  • What are our takeaways from the Luka Doncic/DeAndre Ayton rookie showdown?
  • Who had the most surprising or awful non-Grizzlies performances on opening night?

Fastbreak Breakfast is a podcast for serious NBA fans that is incredibly not serious. All episodes are available on Apple Podcasts and Soundcloud or any other major podcast service.

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